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Alfonso Ruiz Soto (born January 25, 1951) is a Mexican writer, literary critic, and educator. He is best known for his contributions to the field of Semiotics and for his innovative approach to education through his concept of "Semiology of Daily Life."

Early Life and Education

Alfonso Ruiz Soto was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He graduated with a degree in Law from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1973. That same year, he traveled to Barcelona, Spain, where he participated in the workshop on literary creation and criticism conducted by the Chilean novelist José Donoso. Later on, he obtained his doctorate in Letters from the University of Oxford in England.

Career

In 1983, Ruiz Soto participated in the first International Congress on Semiotics and Hispanic Studies held in Madrid, where he presented his model, "Dynamic Theory of Literary and Non-Literary Genres," organized by the Higher Council for Scientific Research.

After returning to Mexico in 1985, he worked as a full-time researcher at the Literary Studies Center of the Institute of Philological Research at UNAM, and was a member of the National System of Researchers for six years.

Ruiz Soto is the founder and director of the Institute of Semiology S.C., and the creator of a new educational model based on the development of consciousness to improve the quality of life of individuals: the "Semiology of Daily Life." This system places the individual at the center of the educational process, consciousness at the center of the individual, self-concept at the center of consciousness, vocation at the center of self-concept, and service at the center of vocation. Since 1985, he has imparted his teachings in various formats, including conferences, courses, diplomas, workshops, and radio and television programs. Tens of thousands of students have benefited from this revolutionary educational proposal.

Legacy

Alfonso Ruiz Soto's contributions to the field of Semiotics and his innovative approach to education have had a significant impact on Mexico and beyond. His "Semiology of Daily Life" has inspired a new way of thinking about education and personal growth, and his model has been adopted by educational institutions and organizations worldwide.

In recognition of his contributions, Ruiz Soto has received numerous awards and honors, including the National University Award in 1990 and the National Literature and Linguistics Award in 2007.

"Dr. Alfonso Ruiz Soto." Instituto de Semiología. https://semiologia.net/dr-alfonso-ruiz-soto/. Accessed 8 May 2023.